Carl Nassib receives massive outpouring of support after publicly coming out as gay

Jun 21, 2021 at 06:15 PM

Levi Edwards

Digital Team Reporter

Carl Nassib has received a warm welcome after his coming out.

Nassib publicly came out as gay on his Instagram Monday afternoon. This makes him the first openly gay player to come out while active on an NFL roster.

Many players and public figures have spoken out in support of Nassib's announcement, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Governor of Nevada Steve Sisolak, Raiders legend Bo Jackson, Raiders teammates Maxx Crosby and Solomon Thomas, and former Penn State teammate and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

Proud of you, Carl 🖤 pic.twitter.com/R9aJxYFefW
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) June 21, 2021

The NFL community is with you, Carl. 🙌 (via @thecheckdown) pic.twitter.com/PovkVGMHTJ
— NFL (@NFL) June 22, 2021

"Representation & visibility are so important…I will do my best & my part to cultivate a culture that’s accepting & compassionate"

Carl, on behalf of the Great State of NV— thank you for your courage and commitment to cultivating acceptance and compassion. We are so proud. https://t.co/4tN9OjpPYy
— Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) June 21, 2021

Proud of you, Carl. 💙🤍 #WeAre

pic.twitter.com/zi6H0mJbjV
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) June 22, 2021

Proud of Carl Nassib on coming out yesterday. The #RaiderNation, the whole country, and I stand with you.
— Bo Jackson (@BoJackson) June 22, 2021

Much respect brudda ✊🏾 https://t.co/1G2ewVOWje
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) June 21, 2021

Good for you Carl.

Glad you feel comfortable enough to share and hopefully someday these types of announcements will no longer be considered breaking news. https://t.co/eevr8cgRay
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 22, 2021

Good for you Carl Nassib!! Live your truth brother.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) June 21, 2021

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